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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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